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Suburb comparison

Coogee vs Little Bay — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Coogee commands a $1.99M premium on median property price over Little Bay; Coogee is $100/wk cheaper per week to rent; Little Bay has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Randwick

Coogee

2034

Randwick

Little Bay

2036

MetricCoogeeLittle Bay
Median house price$4.76M$2.77M
Median unit price$1.53M$1.40M
Median weekly rent$950/wk$1050/wk
Annual price growth+24.8%-1.3%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
Schools in postcode26

Choose Coogee if...

  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • Coogee leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics

Choose Little Bay if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • School options within walking distance matter

Common questions

Is Coogee or Little Bay more expensive?
Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $2.77M in Little Bay.
Which is better for renters — Coogee or Little Bay?
Median weekly rent is $950/wk in Coogee and $1050/wk in Little Bay, making Coogee the more affordable rental market.
Is Coogee or Little Bay at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Coogee vs Little Bay?
Coogee has 2 schools in the postcode, and Little Bay has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Coogee 2034Little Bay 2036